DEEP SPACE NINE: "The Muse" - REV. 02/22/96 - ACT TWO       16.

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	Sisko backs off, he doesn't want to discourage Jake 
	from taking his work seriously.

					SISKO
			You could write on the trip.
				(seeing Jake's reluctance)
			I'm not trying to talk you into 
			anything, but I don't get leave 
			that often, and I was looking 
			forward to the three of us 
			spending time together.

					JAKE
			Me, too... but I really need to 
			focus on this.

	Sisko sees Jake's made his decision.

					SISKO
			All right... good luck with it.

	As they move together for a good-bye hug.

					SISKO
			I'll see you in a couple days.

	They part and Sisko EXITS.

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